During a discussion at the Reuters NEXT conference held in New York, OpenAI's CFO Sarah Frair responded to inquiries about the potential influence of President-elect Donald Trump, suggesting he might become the "president of this AI generation."
Trump's Timing with AI Advancements
Frair expressed that Trump will assume office just as essential infrastructure is established for a significant advancement in AI, specifically Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). "He'll be right there at the onset, perhaps even as we approach things like AGI," remarked Frair.
AGI represents a theoretical AI capable of human-like reasoning and adaptable enough to tackle various tasks across multiple fields. Leading tech companies, including Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon, are already heavily invested in AGI research.
OpenAI's Sora and Its Popularity
OpenAI's Sora video generator has garnered considerable interest. Initially introduced in February of this year, Sora has been launched in a limited form, with the company halting new account sign-ups due to high web traffic.
Frair explained that the restricted access is a result of "capacity, but a lot is also about wanting to be cautious...it's available only to a very small group of users at this time because we aim to listen and learn."
Prioritizing Safety in AI Development
"There are instances where we will proceed a bit more slowly to ensure we are continually prioritizing safety," Frair added.
Discussing Elon Musk, who has voiced his disapproval of OpenAI's for-profit model, Frair noted that they trust Musk as a competitor, stating that he "will prioritize the national interest and engage in fair competition."
The Future of AI Agents
Frair also predicts an increase in AI agents being deployed soon. These agents are independent bots designed to perform specific tasks autonomously, without needing human oversight.
"I believe we will witness significant activity surrounding agents next year, and I think many will be astonished at how quickly this technology arrives," Frair shared with Reuters.
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